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Why You Must Have a Baby Car Seat |
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Written by Sally Thatcher
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Saturday, 14 June 2008 |
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While it is enough just to have any kind of the baby car seat, there are specific features, which every car seat must have. After all, the important thing in lots of people's lives is baby. So why not keep them as safe as possible? While shopping for the baby car seat, you must find the hundreds of thousands of model as well as brands to select from. It can be complex and approximately discouraging the shopping for one with no knowledge what to look for. Fortunately, there are a few specific features that will help you create the right decision.
by SallyThatcher
While it is enough just to have any kind of the baby car seat, there are specific features, which every car seat must have. After all, the important thing in lots of people's lives is baby. So why not keep them as safe as possible? While shopping for the baby car seat, you must find the hundreds of thousands of model as well as brands to select from. It can be complex and approximately discouraging the shopping for one with no knowledge what to look for. Fortunately, there are a few specific features that will help you create the right decision.
One of the most important things to consider is the harness or attachment of the child safety seat. You can have a 3-point harness or a 5-point harness. As you can guess, the 5-point harness has extra attachments that serve to keep the child safe in the seat in case of an accident. The 3-point harness is sufficient, but if you want added peace of mind, the 5-point harness may be worth it.
While everyone knows the basic rule that a small child has to be restrained in a car seat, not everyone understands the other features and safety recommendations for child safety seats. In the most basic terms, there are four kinds of seat positions: front-facing, rear-facing, combination and booster seats.
Older children, and those around 60 pounds, are also candidates for child safety seats. A typical nine year old might weigh around 60 pounds, and would fit in a car seat made for larger children. Car seats made for younger children are usually geared for those weighing 20-25 pounds. The next size up fits children around 30-35 pounds.
Most experts agree that the safest type of car safety seat is the rear-facing seat. It's a good idea to select a car seat with a higher weight limit so that it will last longer as your son or daughter grows. You can also purchase a car safety seat that is "booster only" if your child is closer to 40 pounds. Whatever your child's size, it's vital to properly install any kind of child safety seat.
Your older child's booster should allow for the shoulder belt to cross the center of the shoulder and chest. Avoid crossing it over the neck. The lap belt should ride across the hips. If your car has low seat backs without headrests, use a high-back model. You may be able to find a model with adjustable head supports and extra padding.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for safety tests on child car seats. They rate all car seats on a series of tests and safety features, including how easy it is to read and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Thankfully, car seat makers are continually updating their products based on suggestions and ratings from the government. NHTSA's web site provides complete information about safety testing and car seat guidelines.
You can easily find a car seat that has earned all As in every category. If you work with ebay or froogle at the same time, you can also complete some of your comparison shopping online. If you have seen a car seat that you think you like at the store, check out its safety rating.
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